Article
Energy & Fuels
Yexiao Huang, Sein Chung, Safakath Karuthedath, Catherine S. P. De Castro, Hua Tang, Minyoung Jeong, Shirong Lu, Kilwon Cho, Frederic Laquai, Zhipeng Kan
Summary: This study systematically evaluates the impact of ionization energy offset on charge transfer efficiency and charge carrier dynamics in different types of organic solar cells. It reveals that an ionization energy offset of approximately 0.5 eV contributes to efficient hole transfer and subsequent free charge generation, while reducing bimolecular charge recombination and triplet generation. The findings emphasize the importance of sizeable donor-acceptor ionization energy offsets for high-efficiency donor/acceptor material and device design in nonfullerene organic solar cells.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pu Tan, Hui Chen, Hengtao Wang, Xue Lai, Yulin Zhu, Xiangyu Shen, Mingrui Pu, Hanjian Lai, Sen Zhang, Wei Ma, Feng He
Summary: This study explores the use of oligomeric acceptors to enhance the photovoltaic performance and stability of organic solar cells. The results show that the dimer acceptor dBTIC-γV-BO, with a connection at the γ-position, achieves the highest efficiency of 17.14% and the most stable T80 lifetime of 2150 hours.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Philip C. Y. Chow, Christopher C. S. Chan, Chao Ma, Xinhui Zou, He Yan, Kam Sing Wong
Summary: Replacing fullerene with non-fullerene acceptor (NFA) molecules suppresses triplet recombination and enhances charge generation efficiency in organic photovoltaics. The slower triplet relaxation rate compared to charge separation rate in NFA-based blends prevents triplet recombination, driven by large energy differences and small electronic couplings between states. This rationalization is supported by Marcus theory, explaining the dynamics of spin-triplet electronic states in different systems.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shahidul Alam, Haya Aldosari, Christopher E. Petoukhoff, Tomas Vary, Wejdan Althobaiti, Maryam Alqurashi, Hua Tang, Jafar I. Khan, Vojtech Nadazdy, Peter Mueller-Buschbaum, Gregory C. Welch, Frederic Laquai
Summary: This study investigates the thermally-induced degradation of organic photovoltaic devices and its effect on their optical properties, photophysics, and morphology. The results show that the degradation limits the open-circuit voltage and fill factor of the devices, while the short-circuit current density is only slightly affected. Energy-resolved electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements reveal a higher energy barrier for charge transfer in the degraded samples. Furthermore, the study finds that field-dependent charge generation significantly limits device performance.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chang Gao, Weili Li, Lu Jing, Zhao Wang, Lei Shi, Jie Sheng, Lidong Wang, Yu Zhao, Weidong Fei
Summary: Enhanced photovoltaic effect is achieved in the films with nanostructure of ferroelectric nanocrystalline particles embedded in amorphous or poor crystalline matrix. The designed ZCFLO photoferroelectrics films exhibit high efficiency photovoltaic effect with above-bandgap photovoltage, improved fill factor (83.4%), switchable photoresponse (50.3 mA W-1), and high power conversion efficiency (14.4%).
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Paolo Corti, Pierluigi Bonomo, Francesco Frontini
Summary: The building sector in Europe contributes a significant amount to total final energy consumption and CO2 emissions, and these numbers are expected to rise in the future. International directives are pushing for decarbonization and improving the quality of cities. Photovoltaic shading devices (PVSDs) have the potential to play a key role in energy transition by protecting buildings, generating renewable electricity, and enhancing thermal comfort. However, there is limited research available on PVSDs. This systematic review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current literature on state-of-the-art PVSDs and serves as a basis for further research and development.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jun Fujimura, Yusuke Adachi, Teruki Takahashi, Taizo Kobayashi
Summary: This study investigates the impact of piezo-phototronic effects on the power conversion efficiency of ZnMgO/Se heterojunction photovoltaic devices. The results show that piezoelectric polarization can decrease the conduction band offset and increase the output voltage of the photovoltaic device.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huanran Feng, Yvjie Dai, Lihao Guo, Di Wang, Hao Dong, Zhihui Liu, Lu Zhang, Yvjin Zhu, Chen Su, Yongsheng Chen, Weiwei Wu
Summary: The ternary strategy is an effective method to improve the power conversion efficiency of organic photovoltaic cells, by introducing a third component to reduce energy loss. The introduction of the simple molecule BR1 has been shown to enhance the performance of PM6:Y6-based OPVs and increase the PCE of the photovoltaic cells.
Article
Energy & Fuels
N. A. Kalyuzhnyy, A. V. Malevskaya, S. A. Mintairov, M. A. Mintairov, M. V. Nakhimovich, R. A. Salii, M. Z. Shvarts, V. M. Andreev
Summary: This study developed a high-power photovoltaic converter based on AlGaAs/GaAs heterostructures grown by metalorganic vapor-phase epitaxy. The output voltage was increased by shifting the space charge region and using a rear reflector. The efficiency of the converter was improved by optimizing the potential barriers at the heterointerfaces and using a high-density metal grid.
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jia-Xiong Chen, Kai Wang, Ya-Fang Xiao, Chen Cao, Ji-Hua Tan, Hui Wang, Xiao-Chun Fan, Jia Yu, Feng-Xia Geng, Xiao-Hong Zhang, Chun-Sing Lee
Summary: A high-performance all-TADF single-emitting-layer WOLEDs has been achieved by utilizing a simple system based on two color-complementary TADF emitters. The design optimizes energy transfer and triplet-to-singlet conversion to achieve full exciton utilization and color balance, leading to a maximum EQE of 32.8% which surpasses previous reports based on both TADF and phosphorescence.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Xiaona Zhang, Yuewu Huang, Zhuo Chen
Summary: This study proposes a coupled system to capture broadband sunlight, which consists of a photovoltaic module, thermally regenerative electrochemical cycles, and thermally regenerative electrochemical refrigerators. The system effectively improves energy efficiency and power density. The results provide valuable insights for the design and optimization of similar systems.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
Non Thongprong, Phillip M. Duxbury
Summary: A drift-diffusion bilayer interface model was developed to describe the physics of bilayer organic photovoltaics. The derived diode equation from this model shows that its parameters are voltage-dependent due to space charge accumulation. The study successfully explains common discrepancies in organic photovoltaic JV curve analyses.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sudarshan Singh, Arijit Sarkar, Dipak K. Goswami, Samit K. Ray
Summary: A novel n-black Si (B-Si)/p-Cu2ZnSnS4 nanocrystal (CZTS NC) heterojunction has been fabricated for the first time, showing promising photodetection and photovoltaic characteristics. The solution-processed devices demonstrate high performance and compatibility for large area applications in the field of photodetection and energy harvesting.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xingyu Pan, Yanlin Pan, Luyan Shen, Lijun Wang, Rui Wang, Guoen Weng, Jinchun Jiang, Xiaobo Hu, Shaoqiang Chen, Pingxiong Yang, Junhao Chu, Jiahua Tao
Summary: A new close spaced sublimated (CSS) CdS buffer layer is introduced to control the orientation growth of Sb-2(S,Se)(3) absorbers for high-performance solar cells, resulting in enhanced carrier transport and reduced adverse effects.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Takaya Kawagishi, Yusuke Adachi, Taizo Kobayashi
Summary: This study investigates the impact of different crystallographic structures of sputter-deposited TiO2 n-type window layers on the power conversion of TiO2/Se photovoltaic devices. The efficient photovoltaic conversion of TiO2/Se devices requires improving carrier collection in the Se layer and reducing recombination at the TiO2/Se interface. TiO2 window layers with varying anatase and rutile crystallographic structures were applied to TiO2/Se heterojunction devices. The power conversion efficiency of TiO2/Se photovoltaic devices was increased from 3.04% to 4.48% in devices with anatase/rutile mixture window layer.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
Chengyi Xie, Conghua Zhou, Bin Yang, Liang Shen, Lili Ke, Liming Ding, Yongbo Yuan
APPLIED PHYSICS EXPRESS
(2019)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Junchi Li, Xinyuan Du, Guangda Niu, Haipeng Xie, Yifu Chen, Yongbo Yuan, Yongli Gao, Hanning Xiao, Jiang Tang, Anlian Pan, Bin Yang
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Junhui Ran, Ondrej O. Dyck, Xiaozheng Wang, Bin Yang, David B. Geohegan, Kai Xiao
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2020)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tan Wang, Jianqiang Qin, Zuo Xiao, Xianyi Meng, Chuantian Zuo, Bin Yang, Hairen Tan, Junliang Yang, Shangfeng Yang, Kuan Sun, Suyuan Xie, Liming Ding
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ting Zhang, Junhui Ran, Chao Ma, Bin Yang
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Junhui Ran, Pan Yuan, HaiPeng Xie, Fang Wan, Yifu Chen, Yongbo Yuan, Mai He, Jia Li, Xiao Wang, Anlian Pan, Yongli Gao, Bin Yang
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Bin Zhang, Yun Li, Yao Ma, Ruoxi Xia, Xin Li, Fang Wan, Liang Shen, Hin-Lap Yip, Yongbo Yuan, Zuo-Quan Jiang, Anlian Pan, Bin Yang
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jia Li, Guodong Zhang, Zihan Zhang, Junchi Li, Zaheen Uddin, Yifan Zheng, Yuchuan Shao, Yongbo Yuan, Bin Yang
Summary: Adding a trace amount of PEG additive into the CsPbI2Br precursor solution efficiently passivates interfacial defects through Lewis acid-base interaction, leading to a significant reduction in trap density of state and suppression of noise current in perovskite photodetectors. This passivation strategy results in improved specific detectivity and linear dynamic range, demonstrating the feasibility of utilizing PEG as a polymeric additive for high photodetection performance in all-inorganic perovskite photodetectors.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Junchi Li, Yifu Chen, Bin Zhang, Jia Li, Zaheen Uddin, Xinan Jiang, Xueyun Wang, Jiawang Hong, Yongbo Yuan, Elias Stathatos, Hanning Xiao, Anlian Pan, Yi Liu, Bin Yang
Summary: Positive bias can drive ion migration and promote self-doping, forming an advantageous p-i-n structure for better charge collection in photodetectors. In addition, tunneling of injected holes through interfaces also significantly contributes to the enhancement of EQE in positively-biased devices.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Qingquan Hou, Bin Yang, Chao Ma, Zhiyong Zhou, Ruihong Liang, Hao Li, Xianlin Dong
Summary: This study investigates the effect of W6+ doping on the crystal structure, microscopic morphology, and electrical properties of calcium bismuth niobate ceramics. It was found that appropriate W6+ doping can enhance the piezoelectric and thermal depoling properties of the material, providing a feasible approach to improve its potential applications in high temperature piezoelectric vibration sensors.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pengcheng Zhang, Xiaoqing Chen, Gongtian Chen, Bin Yang, Canbing Li, Hao Li
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between structure and microwave dielectric properties of Ca3MgSi2O8 ceramic using various methods, and identifies the crucial role of Ca-O and Si-O bonds in the dielectric performance.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Junhui Ran, Hao Wang, Wen Deng, Haipeng Xie, Yongli Gao, Yongbo Yuan, Yingguo Yang, Zhijun Ning, Bin Yang
Summary: This study presents a feasible approach to improve the stability of perovskite solar cells by introducing ionic liquid BAAc. Solar cells based on BAAc-containing tri-cation perovskites achieve a high efficiency of over 20%. After aging and storage tests, BAAc-treated devices show better stability.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jia Li, Junhui Ran, Zaheen Uddin, Junchi Li, Fang Wan, Yongbo Yuan, Jianghua Chen, Bin Yang
Summary: The molecular weight of polymeric additives significantly impacts the performance of perovskite photodetectors. By tuning the molecular weight, parameters such as crystal size and noise current can be optimized to improve the photodetection performance.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Zihan Zhang, Jia Li, Zhimin Fang, Haipeng Xie, Yongbo Yuan, Chuantian Zuo, Liming Ding, Bin Yang
JOURNAL OF SEMICONDUCTORS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hao Zhang, Zihan Zhan, Chao Ma, Yuquan Liu, Haipeng Xie, Shiqiang Luo, Yongbo Yuan, Yongli Gao, Yong Zhang, Wenquan Ming, Yi Liu, Anlian Pan, Bin Yang
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2019)